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LC09 LZK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LZK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,249 miles

Nearside over sill loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear hard pipe along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective mounting bush perishing / wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface rust / corrosion

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,846 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,389 miles

brake pipes above undercovers

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes above undercovers

corrosion underside

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,309 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes above under trays

rear tyres deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes above under trays

rear tyres deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,395 miles

Brake pipes above under trays

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipes above under trays

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,660 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 32,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,578 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LC09 LZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC09 LZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC09 LZK registered?

LC09 LZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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